"to fill, Mt. 27:48; pass. to be filled mentally, be under full influence, Lk. 1:15; 4:28; to be fulfilled, Lk. 21:22; of stated time, to be brought to a close, arrive at its close, Lk. 1:23, 57; 2:6, 21, 22"
Definition and meaning
to fill, Mt. 27:48; pass. to be filled mentally, be under full influence, Lk. 1:15; 4:28; to be fulfilled, Lk. 21:22; of stated time, to be brought to a close, arrive at its close, Lk. 1:23, 57; 2:6, 21, 22
In the original Greek the word is written: πίμπλημι
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of pimplemi (G4091) across the King James Bible.
And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?
Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.
He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.
And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
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Common questions
Strong's G4091 (pimplemi) is a Greek word that means: to fill, Mt. 27:48; pass. to be filled mentally, be under full influence, Lk. 1:15; 4:28; to be fulfilled, Lk. 21:22; of stated time, to be brought to a close, arrive at its close, Lk. 1:23, 57; 2:6, ... It appears 53 times in the King James Bible.
The word pimplemi (G4091) appears 53 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4091 is pimplemi, a Greek word defined as: to fill, Mt. 27:48; pass. to be filled mentally, be under full influence, Lk. 1:15; 4:28; to be fulfilled, Lk. 21:22; of stated time, to be brought to. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
pimplemi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.